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December 24, 2008

Surviving a Jobless Holiday

Holiday Prayer for the Unemployed: The holidays can be stressful in general, but especially so when you are unemployed. Our hearts go out to you. I can think of nothing more appropriate to do today than to offer this prayer:

Heavenly Father, we remember before you those who suffer want and anxiety from lack of work. Guide the people of this land so to use our public and private wealth that all might find suitable and fulfilling employment, and receive just payment for their labor. Amen.

The Book of Common Prayer

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Taking Care of Yourself: The grief that you experience from losing a job is not unlike what you might face following a divorce or loss of loved one. For some excellent tips on how to take care of yourself during the holidays, take a look at What to Do When the Holidays Trigger Your Feelings of Loss.

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Next Steps: We started this blog in mid-December, and the focus has been on securing the roof over your head. On Friday, we'll begin to delve into the mechanics of your job search. Until then, here is a quick and easy tip to jump start your job search: have business cards printed with your name and personal contact information so that you will have something to hand to people when you mention to them that you are looking for work. This is much more impressive than scrawling your name and number on a napkin. Until Friday, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.